HomeMy WebLinkAboutFMINUTES090512_Page_4with Russo Services to obtain a new supply of the wooden stars and trees that go with the
stork. Russo donated these supplies to us and we are very thankful to them for all they do
for Friends of West U Parks. Michelle and Grace delivered their first stork to Katie Hill's
yard when their new baby arrived as Amanda stated earlier.
The Donor Wall Committee has been active over the summer months. We have had
several meetings and owe a big thank you to Steve Primrose for getting us this far. While
we regret that Steve is leaving the board, he promises to continue serving on the
committee in an advisory role. Ting Bresnahan has assumed the role of the committee
chair. Gayle Jackson, an advisory board member, is also playing a significant role on the
committee. The committee will present a report at the October or November meeting, but
everything is on track for a May 2013 installation date.
At the request of the Parks & Rec Department, a new Friends committee has been formed
to develop policies and guidelines for tree purchases, bench purchases, etc. For example,
if someone purchases a tree with a tree marker and two years later the tree dies, do we
replace the tree or move the marker? This committee will develop written policies to help
us handle such situations. I have asked Anne Freeman and Sonny Brandtner to head up
this committee and schedule a meeting soon to gather research and get a draft going. If
any of you are aware of any information that would be useful to them as they begin their
research, please get in touch with Anne or Sonny, or me.
Courtney Archer has completed the transition to treasurer. She has gotten us up and
running with QuickBooks Online and is doing a great job. She has provided us with a
balance sheet and a profit and loss statement for our meeting today. If you have any
questions or comments, please let Courtney or me know. Every so often, the treasurer
reports will be on the meeting agenda.
All Friends activities have been included in the weekly reports that you all should be
receiving via email. Is there anyone not receiving the reports?
This concludes my report.
VII. Adjournment (Amanda McGee)
Before we are adjourned, please be reminded that our October meeting will NOT
be held on the first Wednesday of the month due to Fathers & Flashlights and that we will
meet on Wed., Oct. 10th instead. Please make this change on your calendars.
Does anyone have any other announcements or comments before we adjourn?
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:27 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna LaMond
(Substitute Secretary)